Description
Full Spectrum Mushroom Complex
•Immune function and overall health
•Cholesterol
•Blood sugar
•Inflammation
•Sport Nutrition
•Liver protective
INGREDIENTS: one vegetarian capsule provide
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
100mg
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
100mg
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
100mg
Turkey Tail(Trametes versicolor)
80mg
Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
80mg
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
80mg
Technical information:
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Common Names: Shiitake, Xiang Gu, Black Forest Mushroom
Medicinal Properties:
•Immuno-modulating (Increases natural killer (NK) cell action and interferon)
•Anti-viral
•Liver fortifying
•Cholesterol reducing
•Immuno stimulating
•Anti-bacterial
Shiitake produces Lentinan – a high molecular-weight polysaccharide. Lentinan has no direct cytotoxic properties, but helps to activate a host mediated response.
Macrophages respond to lentinan – in turn stimulating lymphocytes and other immune cell defences.
Shiitake extract enhances the production of normal white blood cells, leading to phagocytosis.
Shiitake has also been suggested for the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and as an overall tonic.
ADVERSE REACTIONS / INTERACTIONS:
•May cause temporary diarrhoea and abdominal bloating in high dosages.
•Allergic reactions are rare, but when they occur, they produce a characteristic whorl, similar to hives (‘shiitake dermatitis), on skin exposed to sunlight.
•People with bladder cancer should not use raw shiitake.
Cordyceps (Cordyceps Sinensis)
Common names: Caterpillar Fungus, Tochukaso, Dong Chong Xia Cao
Parasitizing the larvae of the caterpillar from a Lepidoptera moth, the mushroom is native to Tibet.
Medicinal Properties:
•Antitumor activity and immune stimulant.
•Studies have independently confirmed that Cordyceps Sinensis substantially inhibits the proliferation of human leukaemia cells. The anti-leukemic activity is targeted towards TdT+ cells and is enhanced in the presence of an adenosine deaminase inhibitor which showed that cordycepin was specifically cytotoxic against the same type of leukemia cells.
•Cholesterol reducing and general cardio tonic properties.
•Cordyceps increase blood flow under stress. The increased blood flow would benefit muscles pushed to their maximum, this enhancing endurance. Training for endurance sports
•Helps to improve sexual dysfunction
•Antioxidant properties
•Antiviral (efficacious treatment for Lyme disease).
•Relaxes bronchial passages – treatment for asthma and lung inflammation.
•Protects kidneys.
ADVERSE REACTIONS / INTERACTIONS:
•Do not use if on anticoagulant drugs, asthma inhalers, or immunosuppressant drugs for lupus, myasthenia gravis, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. (Cordyceps stimulates the immune system).
•Avoid using cordyceps for hormone-sensitive disorders such as breast cancer or prostate cancer.
•Cordyceps are for the use of adults only.
Reishi (Ganoderma Lucidum)
Common Names: Reishi, Ling Zhi, or Ling Chi, Varnished Conk
Medicinal Properties
•Immune enhancing
•Anti-viral
•Cholesterol reducing
•Protects the liver
•Anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger
•Helps respiration
•Treatment of HIV (prevents death of lymphocytes infected with HIV and inhibited the replication of the virus within the mother and daughter cells.
•Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Triterpenoids are steroid-like compounds that inhibit cholesterol synthesis, allergenic response and histamines – have been detected in extract of Reishi.
The primary anti-tumour effects of Reishi are from biological response modification of the host. The polysaccharides cause a 5-29-fold increase in the tumour necrosis factors, interleukin-1 & 6 and a substantial augmentation of T-lymphocytes.
Constituents from the fruit bodies have shown to be anti-inflammatory in the treatment of arthritis, inflammation in the brain and prostate.
ADVERSE REACTIONS / INTERACTIONS:
•Adverse reactions are extremely rare, but using reishi for three to six months continuous my result in dryness of the mouth, throat and nasal passages; stomach upset; or nosebleed. These complications appear so seldom that their exact causes are not known.
•If taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, use Reishi only under a doctor’s supervision.
•Reishi might have hypotensive activity, so avoid using with antihypertensive medication.
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor)
Common Names: Turkey Tail, Yun Zhi, Kawaratake
Medicinal Properties
•Immune enhancement
•Anti-tumour
•Anti-viral and anti-bacterial
•Anti-oxidant
Turkey tail or Coriolus contains several polysaccharides, including polysaccharide peptide (PSP) and polysaccharide krestin (PSK), shown to have anti-tumour and immunomodulating effects. PSP may have activity against lung cancers, leukemia and gastric cancers.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
•None known
Maitake (Grifola frondosa)
Common Names: Maitake, Kumotake (Cloud Mushroom), Mushikusa Hen-of-the-woods.
Medicinal Properties
•Anti-tumour (especially breast, prostate and colorectal cancer)
•Anti-diabetic: lowering and moderating glucose levels.
•Anti-viral
ADVERSE REACTIONS/ INTERACTIONS:
•Maitake might lower blood glucose levels and might have an additive effect when used with other supplements / medication that also lower blood sugar levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
GENERAL TIPS WHEN TAKING MUSHROOMS
•Avoid using medicinal mushrooms if you have a known allergy to other mushrooms or molds.
•Mushrooms should not be taken on an ongoing basis; take one-month breaks every three months, then resume.
DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Maintenance Dose: Take 1 to 3 capsules daily with meals.
Therapeutic dose: Take 3 – 6 capsules three times daily with food.
Children – Cordyceps are not suitable for children, so only suitable for over 12 year olds.
Mushrooms with Activity against specific cancers
Breast Cancer: Maitake, Shiitake and Turkey Tail
Cervical/Uterine Cancer: Turkey tail
Colorectal Cancer: Maitake
Gastric/Stomach Cancer: Maitake
Leukemia: Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake and Turkey tail
Liver: Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, and Turkey Tail
Lung: Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake and Turkey Tail
Lymphoma: Cordyceps
Melanoma: Shiitake
Prostate: Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake and Turkey Tail
Sarcoma: Reishi and King Oyster.
References:
1.Jellin JM, Gregory PJ, et al. Pharmacist Letter/Prescriber’s Letter. Natural Medicine Comprehensive Database. 9th Ed. Stockton, CA: Therapeutic Research Faculty; 2007:pg xx-xx
2.Phyllis A. Balch, CNC. Prescription for Herbal Healing: a practical A-Z reference using herbs with vitamins, minerals, nutitional supplements, natural healing techniques, and prescription medications. Penquin Putnam.
3.Stamet Paul. Mycomedicinals, An informational Treatise on Mushrooms. Mycomedia® Productions, a division of Fungi Perfecti.
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